Today I went down to the Wash and Repair garage where Liam works, as I haven't seen him in a while. When I got their I asked his dad, Mr. Venn, the owner, where he was, but it was his day off. Mr. Venn took me in the back and we had a chat, he was rambling on about how he hasn't seen me around here in a while and asking what I've been up to.He then he told me that her herd a nasty rumour about me beating Craig Phillips up. He was laughing but he told me that he used to fight all of the time when he was younger, but he regrets it now. I told him that I try not to fight but sometimes my anger gets the better of me, but that its getting under control. He said he was glad to hear that cos I'm two smart to be fighting, and then asked me what I am up to these days. I told him how I wasn't up to much, just hanging out, and he offered me a job there in the garage!
He said I could wash the cars with Liam when they come in, and when its quiet he'll show me the mechanics side, teach me a few things. I was like thanks! He said I can have as many hours as I want. We said I'd start next Saturday and take things from there, and I can't wait. I can finally earn some money, and it will be cool their. Bob is a really cool guy to talk to, and I'll be with Liam so I won't get bored like I would in another place. I can't moan about it anyway seen as no where else would give me a job seen as I'm under 16, so its good enough as it is. I just gotta tell my mom now, I didn't tell her today as I don't know how she will react. She wont be mad, but she might decided that she wants most of the money I make, and if she decides to play those games their will be trouble. Of course I don't mind giving her some of it, but if she needs it that much she should get a job.
I didn't do much after my visit to the W & R, I spent most of the rest of the day with Cazzy. I took her for another walk, this time in her pushchair to save my arms the trouble! She seemed to enjoy it as usual, as she was gargling her head off the entire journey. When we got home mom was still in, and Zack had joined her after he'd been to work. I bathed Cazzy fed her some mushed up food and put her to bed, hopefully she will not cry tonight as she did last night.
I went downstairs and watched the news while mom and Zack 'ate dinner together.' I tried not to laugh when I saw them sat at the tiny table with their T.V meals, I was going to tell them it reminded me of the scene from Lady and the Tramp, but decided not to incase it stirred Zack up. After the news I watched the end of Payback. What a crap film, I have to say, and Mel Gibson definitely didn't pull off the gangster role, he looked pathetic!
Went to bed after that and found out an old book, Andy Mc.Nabs "Bravo Two Zero." I read the beginning, but altogether I reckon I've read it 20 times if not more. Its a good book! Very insightful into the military and there's some good action scenes too, definitely my current favourite.
Anyway, its getting late and if Bob passed my message on to Liam were meeting early tomorrow, so I'm off to sleep.
Jack.